Over 35 Runners Thread *Serious*

[rpaul11]

There's a cool marathon/half marathon held at Kiawah Island each year -- off the coast of South Carolina near Charleston. One of these years, I want to at least try to run/walk the half. I figure if I did a half, my time would decrease significantly from a 10 minute mile to something like -- ummmmm -- probably double that! :D

I don't know when the registration begins each year -- but it usually closes out within a week and is closed for this year's race -- not that it would matter -- I sure couldn't do it this year!

http://www.kiawahresort.com/recreation/marathon/

Anyhoo -- we have a house there, so it will be a fun one for me to do -- I can simply go home and collapse afterwards!!

Oh -- and I will never be a "race" type runner!! I run for me and the goal is to keep running and make it to the finish line. I have no lofty time goals and I'm sure not challenging anyone to a foot race! :p

sounds a lot more interesting than the Pittsburgh Marathon LOL....we have a 1/2 option here also

[runner05]

Throws open the door leaves on a dead run to the store for more beer.
*hangs head in shame for Dan* :D

There's a cool marathon/half marathon held at Kiawah Island each year -- off the coast of South Carolina near Charleston. One of these years, I want to at least try to run/walk the half. I figure if I did a half, my time would decrease significantly from a 10 minute mile to something like -- ummmmm -- probably double that! :D

I don't know when the registration begins each year -- but it usually closes out within a week and is closed for this year's race -- not that it would matter -- I sure couldn't do it this year!

http://www.kiawahresort.com/recreation/marathon/

Anyhoo -- we have a house there, so it will be a fun one for me to do -- I can simply go home and collapse afterwards!!

Oh -- and I will never be a "race" type runner!! I run for me and the goal is to keep running and make it to the finish line. I have no lofty time goals and I'm sure not challenging anyone to a foot race! :p

Sounds absolutely PERFECT! You should do it next year, for sure!!!!

[DanVanVliet]

*hangs head in shame for Dan* :D


Sounds absolutely PERFECT! You should do it next year, for sure!!!!

Pant Pant Pant got it.

[dbx]

There's a cool marathon/half marathon held at Kiawah Island each year -- off the coast of South Carolina near Charleston. One of these years, I want to at least try to run/walk the half. I figure if I did a half, my time would decrease significantly from a 10 minute mile to something like -- ummmmm -- probably double that! :D

My oldest son ran a half when he was 16. It's an annual event (full & half) run in Atlanta each year. So, on Thanksgiving Day, dad gets up at 5am to take the determined son to downtown for the race. It's pitch black, about 30*, and windy as hell (like, 25-30mph gusts). It was so bad, that I had to take refuge in my car every 20mins or so of standing outdoors while waiting for him to come to the finish line. I could not imagine running that far in that weather. He wore gloves, hat, and used plenty of vaseline.

I forget his time, but believe it was around 1:30. But I was so proud of him that it almost brought a tear to my eyes. He had no "buddies" from school that wanted to do this. Nope, just his own idea and determination to run it. I even felt like I was dropping off a little kid, and felt guilty when I had to let him out so I could go park. Before driving off to find parking I watched briefly, as he made his way through the crowd of thousands of strangers to find out where to line up, where it started, etc... I really don't know how to explain it, but I was as proud of him that day as I've ever been. It was a cool way to kick off Thanksgiving Day :cool:

[wubby]

There's a cool marathon/half marathon held at Kiawah Island each year

http://www.kiawahresort.com/recreation/marathon/

Anyhoo -- we have a house there, so it will be a fun one for me to do -- I can simply go home and collapse afterwards!!


So if we all come run the race are you holding the post race party?

[rpaul11]

So if we all come run the race are you holding the post race party?
now yer talkin...I CAN DO THIS :D

[Hibiscus09]

So if we all come run the race are you holding the post race party?

Of course!!


now yer talkin...I CAN DO THIS :D

LOL -- I'll stand at the finish line with a beer in hand! :D

[Hibiscus09]

My oldest son ran a half when he was 16. It's an annual event (full & half) run in Atlanta each year. So, on Thanksgiving Day, dad gets up at 5am to take the determined son to downtown for the race. It's pitch black, about 30*, and windy as hell (like, 25-30mph gusts). It was so bad, that I had to take refuge in my car every 20mins or so of standing outdoors while waiting for him to come to the finish line. I could not imagine running that far in that weather. He wore gloves, hat, and used plenty of vaseline.

I forget his time, but believe it was around 1:30. But I was so proud of him that it almost brought a tear to my eyes. He had no "buddies" from school that wanted to do this. Nope, just his own idea and determination to run it. I even felt like I was dropping off a little kid, and felt guilty when I had to let him out so I could go park. Before driving off to find parking I watched briefly, as he made his way through the crowd of thousands of strangers to find out where to line up, where it started, etc... I really don't know how to explain it, but I was as proud of him that day as I've ever been. It was a cool way to kick off Thanksgiving Day :cool:

That is very cool Kevin! You should have given him a beer at the finish line. :D I can't imagine running 13 miles......... :eek: It's quite an achievement!

[rpaul11]

Of course!!



LOL -- I'll stand at the finish line with a beer in hand! :D

better make it a 12 pack if I finish that run baby :)

[rpaul11]

ok...no run today. I will do 3.2 miles tomorrow eve, then 1.6 on thursday. Then nothing till SUnday when I race.

If the race starts at 8:30, I'm thinking of eating breakfast at 5:30, then choking down some GU and water at about 8 then eat immediately afterwards. Does that sound good as far as nutrition?

[dbx]

ok...no run today. I will do 3.2 miles tomorrow eve, then 1.6 on thursday. Then nothing till SUnday when I race.

Sounds like a plan.


If the race starts at 8:30, I'm thinking of eating breakfast at 5:30, then choking down some GU and water at about 8 then eat immediately afterwards. Does that sound good as far as nutrition?

Wrong guy to ask here. I run fasted. Always!

Well, I do use BCAAs, caffeine, and a couple glasses of water :)

At out 5K they give us free sweatshirts at the end, and have lots of vendors with free stuff, sports drinks, fruit (bananas & apples). A lot of local businesses donate stuff. The first thing I usually eat after running is fruit, to replenish liver glycogen. But really, it doesn't matter, especially on a race day.

[Bando]

ok...no run today. I will do 3.2 miles tomorrow eve, then 1.6 on thursday. Then nothing till SUnday when I race.

If the race starts at 8:30, I'm thinking of eating breakfast at 5:30, then choking down some GU and water at about 8 then eat immediately afterwards. Does that sound good as far as nutrition?

Do you normally eat at 5:30? I would recommend a bagel or oatmeal at about 7:30. If you're getting up at 5:30 for the race , don't. Roll outta bed around 7:30, more sleep and less worry time is a good thing.

[Skidmarx]

Do you guys use any NO products before a race? Before a daily run even ?

[wubby]

ok...no run today. I will do 3.2 miles tomorrow eve, then 1.6 on thursday. Then nothing till SUnday when I race.

If the race starts at 8:30, I'm thinking of eating breakfast at 5:30, then choking down some GU and water at about 8 then eat immediately afterwards. Does that sound good as far as nutrition?

The runs sound good. As far as food - just don't do anything different on race day than what you are used to.

[fromfat2fit]

If the race starts at 8:30, I'm thinking of eating breakfast at 5:30, then choking down some GU and water at about 8 then eat immediately afterwards. Does that sound good as far as nutrition?



Everyone is different, I know a few people that would rather run a morning RACE on an empty stomach. I would die.

When I run in the mornings I like to drink a small v8, a cup of skim milk, and eat a bananna ~45 minutes before I run.

[5krunner]

ok...no run today. I will do 3.2 miles tomorrow eve, then 1.6 on thursday. Then nothing till SUnday when I race.

If the race starts at 8:30, I'm thinking of eating breakfast at 5:30, then choking down some GU and water at about 8 then eat immediately afterwards. Does that sound good as far as nutrition?


I'm like dbx and always run fasted other than some caffeine and BCAA's. I would get sick otherwise. After a race I'll eat a good meal. Best of luck on Sunday! :)

[rpaul11]

Do you normally eat at 5:30? I would recommend a bagel or oatmeal at about 7:30. If you're getting up at 5:30 for the race , don't. Roll outta bed around 7:30, more sleep and less worry time is a good thing.


I am normally not awake at 5:30 :D but I usually eat as soon as I wake. I have to leave for the race by 6 or I will not find anywhere to park. THis is the larges 5K in the state and it starts in an area with limited parking to begin with.
The runs sound good. As far as food - just don't do anything different on race day than what you are used to.

Thanks


I'm like dbx and always run fasted other than some caffeine and BCAA's. I would get sick otherwise. After a race I'll eat a good meal. Best of luck on Sunday! :)

I usually eat about 2 hrs before my runs. THis will be 3 hrs before. Not sure I can wait till 9:30 to eat without dying :D

[dbx]

Do you guys use any NO products before a race? Before a daily run even ?

Yes. Most times, this is actually how I'm getting the caffeine I mentioned. In fact, I just took some....and I'm about to run shortly :).

[dbx]

Just completed approx 3.2mi outdoors. It took me approx 35 mins. Man, my legs hurt from the time I started. It's like they're not rested since my last run...at which they didn't feel rested since the 3.9mi run before that :rolleyes:

I guess I've got to force myself to actually take 2 days off between runs. I suppose I'm just so used to running every other day on the TM for cardio. But this outdoor running is taking its toll on me, damn it. But hey, the weather is gorgeous :)

[rpaul11]

Just completed approx 3.2mi outdoors. It took me approx 35 mins. Man, my legs hurt from the time I started. It's like they're not rested since my last run...at which they didn't feel rested since the 3.9mi run before that :rolleyes:

I guess I've got to force myself to actually take 2 days off between runs. I suppose I'm just so used to running every other day on the TM for cardio. But this outdoor running is taking its toll on me, damn it. But hey, the weather is gorgeous :)

how bout just taking a short treadmill run in between then? :)

[Hibiscus09]

When I biked long distances, I always had something bland like a bagel with peanut butter and took along Gatorade and water. For a 5K, I would think something like that for breakfast -- or oatmeal with added fat -- would be fine. I tried Gu once and did not like it at all. I almost barfed Gu right back up. :D I did like those little sportsbean thingies and sometimes fig newtons during if I was biking a long way.....

Kevin -- the outdoor running is killing my legs -- I've been running every other day and walking the day in between. It's the hills, I think. Are you in a hilly area?

When I move to Kiawah, it will be all flat and I think I'll miss the hills a little bit.

[rpaul11]

When I biked long distances, I always had something bland like a bagel with peanut butter and took along Gatorade and water. For a 5K, I would think something like that for breakfast -- or oatmeal with added fat -- would be fine. I tried Gu once and did not like it at all. I almost barfed Gu right back up. :D I did like those little sportsbean thingies and sometimes fig newtons during if I was biking a long way.....

Kevin -- the outdoor running is killing my legs -- I've been running every other day and walking the day in between. It's the hills, I think. Are you in a hilly area?

When I move to Kiawah, it will be all flat and I think I'll miss the hills a little bit.


I tried some "Cliff Shot Blocks" the other day. OMG were they good. Made by the company that make cliff bars.

[DanVanVliet]

When I biked long distances, I always had something bland like a bagel with peanut butter and took along Gatorade and water. For a 5K, I would think something like that for breakfast -- or oatmeal with added fat -- would be fine. I tried Gu once and did not like it at all. I almost barfed Gu right back up. :D I did like those little sportsbean thingies and sometimes fig newtons during if I was biking a long way.....

Kevin -- the outdoor running is killing my legs -- I've been running every other day and walking the day in between. It's the hills, I think. Are you in a hilly area?

When I move to Kiawah, it will be all flat and I think I'll miss the hills a little bit.

Thingies?

[dbx]

how bout just taking a short treadmill run in between then? :)

Yes, maybe I should. I guess I was doing that 2yrs ago too.



Kevin -- the outdoor running is killing my legs -- I've been running every other day and walking the day in between. It's the hills, I think. Are you in a hilly area?

When I move to Kiawah, it will be all flat and I think I'll miss the hills a little bit.

Yeah, I'm not walking in between. And there are only very gradual inclines/hills along the way, until I get to the long and fairly steep incline (1/4mi long). That's enough to kill. Those sprints the other day absolutely killed my calves, along with stressing the knees. I felt a tightness in the knee ligaments (sides) that I haven't felt sine 2yrs ago. Maybe it's still just acclimating to outdoor running. It probably is. I just felt...extremely over-trained today, ya know? I suppose I'm not keeping up with complex carb intake either, and that would explain the lack of energy too.

[Hibiscus09]

Thingies?

:D

http://www.sportbeans.com/

Like jelly beans. They are absolutely disgusting to me if I'm not exercising, but taste scrump-dilly-icious if I'm out exercising on a hot day sweating a lot. I feel the same way about Gatorade.



Yeah, I'm not walking in between. And there are only very gradual inclines/hills along the way, until I get to the long and fairly steep incline (1/4mi long). That's enough to kill. Those sprints the other day absolutely killed my calves, along with stressing the knees. I felt a tightness in the knee ligaments (sides) that I haven't felt sine 2yrs ago. Maybe it's still just acclimating to outdoor running. It probably is. I just felt...extremely over-trained today, ya know? I suppose I'm not keeping up with complex carb intake either, and that would explain the lack of energy too.

When I'm not walking in between -- some day :D -- I will have a hill to run up that is 1/4 to 1/2 mile long -- need to measure it -- and it will definitely be killer. I do parts of it now and it about does me in.

I need to watch my carb intake also to make sure I'm getting enough to support running. I think I am so far......

[DanVanVliet]

:D

http://www.sportbeans.com/

Like jelly beans. They are absolutely disgusting to me if I'm not exercising, but taste scrump-dilly-icious if I'm out exercising on a hot day sweating a lot. I feel the same way about Gatorade.



When I'm not walking in between -- some day :D -- I will have a hill to run up that is 1/4 to 1/2 mile long -- need to measure it -- and it will definitely be killer. I do parts of it now and it about does me in.

I need to watch my carb intake also to make sure I'm getting enough to support running. I think I am so far......

Thank you, was that so hard :D LOL

[fromfat2fit]

Just completed approx 3.2mi outdoors. It took me approx 35 mins. Man, my legs hurt from the time I started. It's like they're not rested since my last run...at which they didn't feel rested since the 3.9mi run before that :rolleyes:

I guess I've got to force myself to actually take 2 days off between runs. I suppose I'm just so used to running every other day on the TM for cardio. But this outdoor running is taking its toll on me, damn it. But hey, the weather is gorgeous :)



if it is taking you two days to recover you may need to slow it down a little.

I ran a 5k for time on the TM two weeks ago (23:13) and it took me a week to recover (serious). 7+ miles at a slow pace takes me a day.

[Marius_Ursus]

I need some input on something. I only started consistently running again last week (when I posted the "bragging rights" thread), and now after reading all about RPaul's work for the 5k, it has me wanting to run a 5k, too. I looked it up, and there's one in the NY Capital District the Saturday after Thanksgiving called the "Run That Turkey Off".

Is two months enough time for me to train up to running a three-miler if I'm healthy and in otherwise good (as in cardiovascularly fit, just not from running) physical condition?

[Marius_Ursus]

I tried some "Cliff Shot Blocks" the other day. OMG were they good. Made by the company that make cliff bars.

How far was your run when you took them?

[chrisbute]

:D

http://www.sportbeans.com/

Like jelly beans. They are absolutely disgusting to me if I'm not exercising, but taste scrump-dilly-icious if I'm out exercising on a hot day sweating a lot. I feel the same way about Gatorade.



When I'm not walking in between -- some day :D -- I will have a hill to run up that is 1/4 to 1/2 mile long -- need to measure it -- and it will definitely be killer. I do parts of it now and it about does me in.

I need to watch my carb intake also to make sure I'm getting enough to support running. I think I am so far......

Hi Diane!

You are running outdoors! Very cool. Yea it can be a pain when just starting out. I'll run hard every 2nd or 3rd day. If you are sore, listen to your body and go light or cross train.

Sportsbeans - I hate them too. I do like GU (you said you did not) on long slow runs. I have discovered (the hard way) that GU does no good on shorter runs or higher tempo runs. I dry heaved during my mud run 5 minutes after taking GU. It was middle of the course about 30 minutes into the race. That has never happened to me before!

This weather makes it great for running. I love it!

[dbx]

if it is taking you two days to recover you may need to slow it down a little.

I ran a 5k for time on the TM two weeks ago (23:13) and it took me a week to recover (serious). 7+ miles at a slow pace takes me a day.

It's always taken me 2 days to fully recover from a 3+mi outdoor run. But your point is well taken.



Is two months enough time for me to train up to running a three-miler if I'm healthy and in otherwise good (as in cardiovascularly fit, just not from running) physical condition?

Yes, I think so. Especially, knowing you're not really a lifter as much as an "exercise" person. I would think you'd be up for it in as little as 3-4 weeks if you start focusing on running. I wouldn't say the same for many others, but if I'm not mistaken, you've tend to do calisthenics type exercise? Which is a great primer for running imo.

[Marius_Ursus]

Yes, I think so. Especially, knowing you're not really a lifter as much as an "exercise" person. I would think you'd be up for it in as little as 3-4 weeks if you start focusing on running. I wouldn't say the same for many others, but if I'm not mistaken, you've tend to do calisthenics type exercise? Which is a great primer for running imo.

Pretty much all my training is focussed on improving my athletic ability as a fighter, so I'm focussed on strength and endurance more than size, hence the kettlebell training, low-volume Oly lifting, and calesthenics. It depends on the cycle I'm on which specific style of training I'll do more of, but every cycle has at least a little of everything in it.

I was thinking in eight weeks I went from no running at all to running two miles in slightly under 16 minutes when I was in Basic Training. Of course, that was also 20 years ago. LOL

My main concern is not giving myself enough time to train up for it and ending up with some kind of injury.

Thanks for the input, man.

[wubby]

Is two months enough time for me to train up to running a three-miler if I'm healthy and in otherwise good (as in cardiovascularly fit, just not from running) physical condition?

Definitely maybe :)

It is certainly doable. The biggest concern, especially if you are cardiovascularly fit, is if you connective tissue can take it. Most injuries come from doing too much too fast and tendons/ligaments that can't keep up. Just very carefully monitor yourself and don't be afraid to back off if things start to hurt. Pay close attention to form, make sure you stretch afterwards, and don't do ramp up too fast.

[Marius_Ursus]

Definitely maybe :)

It is certainly doable. The biggest concern, especially if you are cardiovascularly fit, is if you connective tissue can take it. Most injuries come from doing too much too fast and tendons/ligaments that can't keep up. Just very carefully monitor yourself and don't be afraid to back off if things start to hurt. Pay close attention to form, make sure you stretch afterwards, and don't do ramp up too fast.

Thanks, that's exactly what I'm looking for. I have a history of connective tissue problems in my ankles. They used to be too loose. It hurt like hell to run when I was in the Army until a physical therapist taught me to tighten the ligaments in my ankles.

Unfortunately that was during my outprocessing when I was discharged from service. LOL

[wubby]

When I biked long distances, I always had something bland like a bagel with peanut butter and took along Gatorade and water. For a 5K, I would think something like that for breakfast -- or oatmeal with added fat -- would be fine. I tried Gu once and did not like it at all. I almost barfed Gu right back up. :D I did like those little sportsbean thingies and sometimes fig newtons during if I was biking a long way.....


Bagel with PB and Accelerade is what I eat before ever race.

I have found that I can eat/drink just about anything on a run. I tend to wait till I am pretty hungry though. I only drink sports drinks for runs over an hour and a half and bring food for anything over 2 hours.

[wubby]

Thanks, that's exactly what I'm looking for. I have a history of connective tissue problems in my ankles. They used to be too loose. It hurt like hell to run when I was in the Army until a physical therapist taught me to tighten the ligaments in my ankles.

Unfortunately that was during my outprocessing when I was discharged from service. LOL

Knowing your weak spots is the perfect starting place. I have learned were my problem areas are and even a slight twinge of pain there makes me back off. When the pain is somewhere else I often run through it and it just goes away. Improving is always a balance for me of pushing it hard enough to be right at the hairy edge of injury but not going over that edge.

[chrisbute]

Pretty much all my training is focussed on improving my athletic ability as a fighter, so I'm focussed on strength and endurance more than size, hence the kettlebell training, low-volume Oly lifting, and calesthenics. It depends on the cycle I'm on which specific style of training I'll do more of, but every cycle has at least a little of everything in it.


Wow - I have spent the past couple months training with my friend in MMA. His specialty is Jiu Jitsu along with Muai Thai. I love it! I don't want to hijack this running thread. Can I pick your brain on this subject via PM?

[Marius_Ursus]

Wow - I have spent the past couple months training with my friend in MMA. His specialty is Jiu Jitsu along with Muai Thai. I love it! I don't want to hijack this running thread. Can I pick your brain on this subject via PM?

Sure, feel free! :)

[rpaul11]

I need some input on something. I only started consistently running again last week (when I posted the "bragging rights" thread), and now after reading all about RPaul's work for the 5k, it has me wanting to run a 5k, too. I looked it up, and there's one in the NY Capital District the Saturday after Thanksgiving called the "Run That Turkey Off".

Is two months enough time for me to train up to running a three-miler if I'm healthy and in otherwise good (as in cardiovascularly fit, just not from running) physical condition?

I think 2 months is plenty of time if you pace yourself and don't go out looking to break any records. As stated already, just build up to it.


How far was your run when you took them?

I just took them to "sample" them. I didn't even run that day. But they were good and I worked it into my macros :p

[Marius_Ursus]

I think 2 months is plenty of time if you pace yourself and don't go out looking to break any records. As stated already, just build up to it.

You do realize that you're my inspiration for this, hence the one I'm going to blame when I'm puking at the finish line?

[Hibiscus09]

Hi Diane!

You are running outdoors! Very cool. Yea it can be a pain when just starting out. I'll run hard every 2nd or 3rd day. If you are sore, listen to your body and go light or cross train.

Sportsbeans - I hate them too. I do like GU (you said you did not) on long slow runs. I have discovered (the hard way) that GU does no good on shorter runs or higher tempo runs. I dry heaved during my mud run 5 minutes after taking GU. It was middle of the course about 30 minutes into the race. That has never happened to me before!

This weather makes it great for running. I love it!

Hi Chris! Thanks! :) That sounds like a bad GU experience. :eek: :p

Wubby, I used Accelerade when I did the MS150 -- I wanted a drink with protein also. For hot rides at Kiawah, I tended towards Gatorade just because the rides weren't quite so long and I preferred the taste.

NEW SHOES!!!!!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/hibiscus09/148578_366_45.jpg

:D They're Asics Nimbus 10 or something like that. :p I'll try them out around 6:00 or so......

[DanVanVliet]

Hi Chris! Thanks! :) That sounds like a bad GU experience. :eek: :p

Wubby, I used Accelerade when I did the MS150 -- I wanted a drink with protein also. For hot rides at Kiawah, I tended towards Gatorade just because the rides weren't quite so long and I preferred the taste.

NEW SHOES!!!!!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/hibiscus09/148578_366_45.jpg

:D They're Asics Nimbus 10 or something like that. :p I'll try them out around 6:00 or so......

And the purple matches your eyes:D

[dbx]

:D They're Asics Nimbus 10 or something like that. :p I'll try them out around 6:00 or so......

Cool! I hope you like them. I have the Nimbus 9's and love em'.

[Hibiscus09]

And the purple matches your eyes:D

:D Actually my lips and tongue turn purple when I drink red wine. :p


Cool! I hope you like them. I have the Nimbus 9's and love em'.

Cool! I hope I bought the right size. I usually get my running shoes 1/2 size larger than my regular shoe size. These feel a little snugger right now, but I do have on thick socks and normally for running I wear the real thin socks.

[dbx]

Cool! I hope I bought the right size. I usually get my running shoes 1/2 size larger than my regular shoe size. These feel a little snugger right now, but I do have on thick socks and normally for running I wear the real thin socks.

I actually bought all 3 pairs of my Aasics on-line. The Nimbus actually fit better than the previous 2 pairs..... like a glove. But they are also the most noticeable when it comes to trying to walk in them. I mean, I know you're not supposed to, but man, nobody would have to tell you that with this pair :).

[rpaul11]

You do realize that you're my inspiration for this, hence the one I'm going to blame when I'm puking at the finish line?


I don't know that I've ever inspired anyone before. :o I can't handle this kinda pressure :D


However, I have been responsible for a few people puking in the past :p

:D Actually my lips and tongue turn purple when I drink red wine. :p




my face turns purple when I hold my breath

[Hibiscus09]

Yay -- another run completed! I floated along like a butterfly in my new pink/purple shoes. :D Tonight's run was 1.5 minutes running/1.5 minutes walking repeated for 30 minutes. Woohoo!

[dbx]

I floated along like a butterfly in my new pink/purple shoes. Woohoo!

Nothing like the feel of floating on a pair of new running shoes. Well, maybe a few other things :D

Anyway, good job! It sounds like you like the shoes.

[Hibiscus09]

Nothing like the feel of floating on a pair of new running shoes. Well, maybe a few other things :D

Yes, it was nice -- but not quite that nice! :D


Anyway, good job! It sounds like you like the shoes.

I do! They felt great! :) Thanks Kevin!!

[Marius_Ursus]

Sorry if this was posted before. I just used it to plot my training route for the 5k in November.

http://www.mapmyrun.com/

[Marius_Ursus]

OK, I just registered. Now I can't back out. :D

[rpaul11]

Sorry if this was posted before. I just used it to plot my training route for the 5k in November.

http://www.mapmyrun.com/

cool....I will have to check that out.

and congrats on registering. :)

[rpaul11]

ok...I just mapped 2 of my runs and my distance was pretty much on the money.:) thanks MU

[Marius_Ursus]

No prob. I plotted out all my training routes, so I'll be able to build up to the three miles intelligently.

Unlike everything else in my life. :D

[rpaul11]

No prob. I plotted out all my training routes, so I'll be able to build up to the three miles intelligently.

Unlike everything else in my life. :D

I don't know bout that...you seem to have a plan for everything.

I did my run tonight. 3.3 miles in 30 mins. That damn hill :mad:

[Skidmarx]

I had a nice run yesterday, 4 miles before my left calf cramped up. :o

Running season is here, nice and cool weather. I barely sweated. :)

Rpaul - Good luck with the upcoming race.

I'm doing this one on October 4th.

http://1stplacesports.com/marine.htm

My goal is 25 minutes on the 5k. Probably won't happen, but hey I have a goal. ;)

[Marius_Ursus]

I don't know bout that...you seem to have a plan for everything.

I did my run tonight. 3.3 miles in 30 mins. That damn hill :mad:

I ran farther today than I've run in years...two miles. I made it in 30 minutes without pushing myself too hard. I can do better. I know I can...but here's my question, and I'd like anyone's input who has any idea 'cause Lord knows I don't.

Is it a better strategy to try to get my running time down first or to run the full three miles first and then whittle away at the time?

[wubby]

Wubby, I used Accelerade when I did the MS150 -- I wanted a drink with protein also. For hot rides at Kiawah, I tended towards Gatorade just because the rides weren't quite so long and I preferred the taste.

:D They're Asics Nimbus 10 or something like that. :p I'll try them out around 6:00 or so......

I agree, the Accelerade is, ummm, an acquired taste, but I can definitely tell the difference in my performance over Gatorade.

Nice shoes, I love my Asics Speedstars - big Asics fan.

[Skidmarx]

Is it a better strategy to try to get my running time down first or to run the full three miles first and then whittle away at the time?

There's nothing better than just grinding it out, but you could try alternating a run/walk deal to build up your endurance. Run a mile, walk a mile, repeat. When you get up to say 4 or 5 sets of that, try running 3 miles non stop.

[5krunner]

I ran farther today than I've run in years...two miles. I made it in 30 minutes without pushing myself too hard. I can do better. I know I can...but here's my question, and I'd like anyone's input who has any idea 'cause Lord knows I don't.

Is it a better strategy to try to get my running time down first or to run the full three miles first and then whittle away at the time?

Great job on the 2 miles! You look to be in great shape already and I think running the full 5k first will be no problem for you. That's what I would do and then worry about improving your time from there.

[Marius_Ursus]

There's nothing better than just grinding it out, but you could try alternating a run/walk deal to build up your endurance. Run a mile, walk a mile, repeat. When you get up to say 4 or 5 sets of that, try running 3 miles non stop.


Great job on the 2 miles! You look to be in great shape already and I think running the full 5k first will be no problem for you. That's what I would do and then worry about improving your time from there.

OK, I'll give the full 3 miles a shot next time. I may do it tomorrow. I used to run every day when I was in the Army, but again...that was 20 years ago. LOL

I'll just have to see how I feel later today and how my legs feel when I wake up in the morning. A little DOMS won't keep me from it, but if I feel any strains or pain in the plantar fascia, I'll wait another day.

Thanks a million for the encouragement, guys!

[rpaul11]

M.U. I personally would run the 2 miles and continue towards the 3. If you have to stop, walk for a few seconds to catch your breath and get back running again. Until you get the 3 miles in. Then work on your time.

Good job

[dbx]

Is it a better strategy to try to get my running time down first or to run the full three miles first and then whittle away at the time?

See the response here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=222415061&postcount=1229

I think it can be done either way, but I can't personally speak as to there being a best way.

[rpaul11]

Damn my calfs are STILL aching from leg day on Sunday. Tonight will be my last run. I'm debating doing my 1.6 mile loop with the hill one time. Or my 2 mile almost all flat run. Either way this will be a short run to finish off my week. Then begin a slow carb up over the next few days till the race.

[dbx]

Damn my calfs are STILL aching from leg day on Sunday. Tonight will be my last run. I'm debating doing my 1.6 mile loop with the hill one time. Or my 2 mile almost all flat run. Either way this will be a short run to finish off my week. Then begin a slow carb up over the next few days till the race.

I'd probably just do the 2mi flat run. No sense in pushing to make calves any more sore than they might me. I wouldn't go crazy on carbing up either. I may try 2 days of high complex carbs, but I felt pretty damn good the next day after just eating a plate of spaghetti the night before, last time :D.

[rpaul11]

I'd probably just do the 2mi flat run. No sense in pushing to make calves any more sore than they might me. I wouldn't go crazy on carbing up either. I may try 2 days of high complex carbs, but I felt pretty damn good the next day after just eating a plate of spaghetti the night before, last time :D.

yeah...tomorrow will be 2 days pre race. I def wont go crazy on em just gonna do a little more than usual tomorrow, and a little more than that on saturday :)

[dbx]

yeah...tomorrow will be 2 days pre race. I def wont go crazy on em just gonna do a little more than usual tomorrow, and a little more than that on saturday :)

I'm happy for ya. You'll kick ass in this race. And when it's over, you'll be so glad you did it.

[rpaul11]

I'm happy for ya. You'll kick ass in this race. And when it's over, you'll be so glad you did it.

well, my run last night was SLOW :o 30 min 5k. But if I do that or better on Sunday all will be good. It will be a good experience either way though.

[dbx]

well, my run last night was SLOW :o 30 min 5k. But if I do that or better on Sunday all will be good. It will be a good experience either way though.

Well, you weren't running a race last night either :p

[rpaul11]

Well, you weren't running a race last night either :p

very true...and that DAMNED HILL :D

[Marius_Ursus]

I'd kill for a 30 minute 3 mile. :p

[rpaul11]

I'd kill for a 30 minute 3 mile. :p

With your drive I would bet you are there pretty quickly

[5krunner]

I'd kill for a 30 minute 3 mile. :p



I bet you will do it very soon!


I ran 5 miles this morning before work and then another 3.25 tonight after lifting and man I can hardly walk....but I must say that I love this feeling! :)

[dbx]

I ran 5 miles this morning before work and then another 3.25 tonight after lifting and man I can hardly walk....but I must say that I love this feeling! :)

You are not a well man! :eek:

[5krunner]

You are not a well man! :eek:



Thanks...I was thinking the same thing as I almost fainted in the shower! :)

[rpaul11]

I bet you will do it very soon!


I ran 5 miles this morning before work and then another 3.25 tonight after lifting and man I can hardly walk....but I must say that I love this feeling! :)

yeah...that'd kill me :D



I must brag though....I did my 2 miles tonight. Flat paved bicycling trail....




15 Minutes :eek:

[dbx]

I must brag though....I did my 2 miles tonight. Flat paved bicycling trail.... 15 Minutes :eek:

Damn, 7:30 pace :eek: Watch out! I've never even hit that on a TM. Yeah man, I'm truly anticipating 25 or under for you on Sunday!

[rpaul11]

Damn, 7:30 pace :eek: Watch out! I've never even hit that on a TM. Yeah man, I'm truly anticipating 25 or under for you on Sunday!

I don't know what came over me. I was feeling winded the whole run and was thinking...man...am I regressing? When I looked at my watch at the end I almsot chit myself.

damn am I happy right now :)

[dbx]

I don't know what came over me. I was feeling winded the whole run and was thinking...man...am I regressing? When I looked at my watch at the end I almsot chit myself.

damn am I happy right now :)

Hell yes! And btw, I've actually run ONE 6:20 on TM, but I don't think I've ever broke under 16:30 or so for 2 mile time. I can't keep the pace!

[rpaul11]

Hell yes! And btw, I've actually run ONE 6:20 on TM, but I don't think I've ever broke under 16:30 or so for 2 mile time. I can't keep the pace!

a 6:20 is a strong mile man....real strong :) and now that you are an EX smoker. It can only get better

[dbx]

a 6:20 is a strong mile man....real strong :) and now that you are an EX smoker. It can only get better

Thanks, but to give you some perspective on that one-time/personal best 6:20 mile; I'd be hard pressed to run an 11:00 after that. That's the way it works with me. If I even run an 8min mile...that means I'll suffer greatly on the next one. In most cases, I have to run close to a 10min mile to be able to run over 3+ miles.

[rpaul11]

Thanks, but to give you some perspective on that one-time/personal best 6:20 mile; I'd be hard pressed to run an 11:00 after that. That's the way it works with me. If I even run an 8min mile...that means I'll suffer greatly on the next one. In most cases, I have to run close to a 10min mile to be able to run over 3+ miles.

but again...that is all before ya quit ;) good things are on the horizon.

I think my average is about a 9 min mile most of the time. That is my pace. For some reason tonight I went faster. Not complaining of course...but it was definitely not planned.

[dbx]

but again...that is all before ya quit ;) good things are on the horizon.

Hopefully you're right, but the reality is that I've done 2yrs more damage since the last race, and that lungs don't heal or function better for quite some time (MANY years) after quitting. And for some weird reason, my lungs actually feel tighter and more restricted since quitting. Btw, today makes 2 weeks :cool:


I think my average is about a 9 min mile most of the time. That is my pace. For some reason tonight I went faster. Not complaining of course...but it was definitely not planned.

Yeah, running is funny like that. I often find it hard to gauge my time. Last week I ran my 1st "lap" in 11:50, OK? I felt like I kicked ass running that lap too. I then proceeded to suck wind and want to quit while trying to run the 2nd lap. I mean seriously, I figured I added at least 2min to my pace. when I finished the 2.6mi circuit, my time was 24:41 (the day I wore the blue watch deal :D). So in reality, the second 1.3 lap was only 50 seconds slower than the first. Man, I scratched my head thinking about that one for a while!

[rpaul11]

Hopefully you're right, but the reality is that I've done 2yrs more damage since the last race, and that lungs don't heal or function better for quite some time (MANY years) after quitting. And for some weird reason, my lungs actually feel tighter and more restricted since quitting. Btw, today makes 2 weeks :cool:



Yeah, running is funny like that. I often find it hard to gauge my time. Last week I ran my 1st "lap" in 11:50, OK? I felt like I kicked ass running that lap too. I then proceeded to suck wind and want to quit while trying to run the 2nd lap. I mean seriously, I figured I added at least 2min to my pace. when I finished the 2.6mi circuit, my time was 24:41 (the day I wore the blue watch deal :D). So in reality, the second 1.3 lap was only 50 seconds slower than the first. Man, I scratched my head thinking about that one for a while!


yeah...I hear that. I really don't have a handle on my pace yet. The one time I thought I was pushing myself I ran about a 9 min mile. I was like WTF....pissed off I decided to just dog the last mile back and get home. My 2nd mile was the exact same time :confused:

as for your lungs feeling tighter...I don't know that is all that unnatural...You are trying to get all that chit outta there so they are working hard. You will be fine :)

[Marius_Ursus]

yeah...I hear that. I really don't have a handle on my pace yet. The one time I thought I was pushing myself I ran about a 9 min mile. I was like WTF....pissed off I decided to just dog the last mile back and get home. My 2nd mile was the exact same time :confused:

as for your lungs feeling tighter...I don't know that is all that unnatural...You are trying to get all that chit outta there so they are working hard. You will be fine :)

Are you feeling the rythm of your breathing changing how fast you run? I've noticed that the faster I breathe, the faster my feet move. If I want to run faster, I breathe faster. Weird.

I used to get the tight lungs sometimes in Panama. I never got it from smoking that I know of. When it happened to me it was because there was a lot of humidity + pollution. Oh, I just remembered when I first got to Panama (It was my first duty station, so I was still a very inexperienced runner.), I was having a lot of trouble with lungs feeling tight, felt like I couldn't get enough air into them. One of the squad leaders in my platoon told me I was scrunching up my shoulders, and I'd breathe a lot better if I relaxed them and let them hang loose.

Just a suggestion...

[Skidmarx]

I bet you will do it very soon!


I ran 5 miles this morning before work and then another 3.25 tonight after lifting and man I can hardly walk....but I must say that I love this feeling! :)

Haha.

My day today was almost as sick. 3 mile run this morning, full leg workout this afternoon, then 45 minutes pushing the damn mower through this knee-high grass. I damn near collapsed when I walked back in the house. :o

[Hibiscus09]

Running time for me in T-minus 19 minutes. It's been raining all day and now is still sprinkling, but lightly. At the risk of sounding like a girly girl and a chickenpoop -- is it easy to slip running on wet asphalt? I don't want to die! :D

[dbx]

Running time for me in T-minus 19 minutes. It's been raining all day and now is still sprinkling, but lightly. At the risk of sounding like a girly girl and a chickenpoop -- is it easy to slip running on wet asphalt? I don't want to die! :D

LOL. Just watch going down any steep hills. Other than that...nah! Be careful!

[Hibiscus09]

LOL. Just watch going down any steep hills. Other than that...nah! Be careful!

I'm alive! :D

I think it slowed my pace down slightly because I did slow down to short steps coming down hills, but I made it.

Brian gave me one of his golf shirts he wears when it rains -- short sleeves. Well, the sleeves went past my elbows and the shirt covered my running skort so I looked like I was jogging in a plastic mini dress wearing a baseball cap. :D That sucker heated up too!

Whine, whine, whine......

[rpaul11]

Are you feeling the rythm of your breathing changing how fast you run? I've noticed that the faster I breathe, the faster my feet move. If I want to run faster, I breathe faster. Weird.


Yes. Right now I take a breath every 2 steps....that is my rhythm.

[rpaul11]

I'm alive! :D

I think it slowed my pace down slightly because I did slow down to short steps coming down hills, but I made it.

Brian gave me one of his golf shirts he wears when it rains -- short sleeves. Well, the sleeves went past my elbows and the shirt covered my running skort so I looked like I was jogging in a plastic mini dress wearing a baseball cap. :D That sucker heated up too!

Whine, whine, whine......

I'm sorry...all I heard is Whah Whah Whah :p

[dbx]

Yes. Right now I take a breath every 2 steps....that is my rhythm.

If I don't "see" you here tomorrow, best of luck on Sunday! You're going to do great!

[rpaul11]

If I don't "see" you here tomorrow, best of luck on Sunday! You're going to do great!

thanks man appreciate it. I rested today. Got an MRI, picked up my race packet. Scouted a new piece of hunting property, went to see my daughter march in the homecoming parade and had ice cream.

No running I may scout the land some more tomorrow though. Thats some tough walking :D

[dbx]

No running I may scout the land some more tomorrow though. Thats some tough walking :D

Yeah, this year I'll actually have an idea of where/when the last 1/2mi will be! I didn't think of that. Last time, I was afraid to push harder at the end not knowing. OTOH, I probably didn't have much left :o :)

[rpaul11]

Yeah, this year I'll actually have an idea of where/when the last 1/2mi will be! I didn't think of that. Last time, I was afraid to push harder at the end not knowing. OTOH, I probably didn't have much left :o :)

I meant I was planning on scouting the hunting land again...not the race route :)

walking in the woods, up and down hills

[dbx]

I meant I was planning on scouting the hunting land again...not the race route :)

walking in the woods, up and down hills

AH, OK. But it really did make a difference not knowing (proximity-wise) where I was in relation to the finish line....until I was maybe .10 from it after coming out of the woods/trail.

[rpaul11]

AH, OK. But it really did make a difference not knowing (proximity-wise) where I was in relation to the finish line....until I was maybe .10 from it after coming out of the woods/trail.

I can understand that. However, this course is not something you would generally walk. They actually close down some major roads in the City of Pittsburgh for the run.

[dbx]

I can understand that. However, this course is not something you would generally walk. They actually close down some major roads in the City of Pittsburgh for the run.

The ATL races are like that, but this is in a suburban city that I believe has more golf cart/bike paths than any other in the U.S. It is run on the cart paths and partly on the road. Traffic is shut down, but we're talking minimal inconvenience.

[rpaul11]

The ATL races are like that, but this is in a suburban city that I believe has more golf cart/bike paths than any other in the U.S. It is run on the cart paths and partly on the road. Traffic is shut down, but we're talking minimal inconvenience.

we have plenty like that also. This one just happens to be the biggest 10k in the state of PA. Not to mention the 5k along with it.

There is one here at our Zoo. Called Zoozilla. it starts off with a MASSIVE hill. There is also one on the rails to trails trail I run on...that would be an easy one. Nice and flat. Crushed packed limestone trail.

[dbx]

Well, I managed to get one son up and out of bed to run with me this morning. So, the 18yr old ran with me while the 20yr old slept. However, my 18yr old only made it one complete lap (1.3) and was complaining of shin splints :(. I went on to complete 3.2 miles total.

2yrs ago, they both beat me by over 4 minutes in a 5K....and neither of them was in top shape at that time. Who knows, dad may actually have a chance to beat one or even both of them this time! :cool:

[Hibiscus09]

thanks man appreciate it. I rested today. Got an MRI, picked up my race packet. Scouted a new piece of hunting property, went to see my daughter march in the homecoming parade and had ice cream.

No running I may scout the land some more tomorrow though. Thats some tough walking :D

Good luck to you tomorrow! :)

I had to have Valium to stay in an open MRI machine. :D Apparently, I'm extremely claustrophobic.

The parade sounds nice. I hope you took photos!

[Hibiscus09]

Well, I managed to get one son up and out of bed to run with me this morning. So, the 18yr old ran with me while the 20yr old slept. However, my 18yr old only made it one complete lap (1.3) and was complaining of shin splints :(. I went on to complete 3.2 miles total.

2yrs ago, they both beat me by over 4 minutes in a 5K....and neither of them was in top shape at that time. Who knows, dad may actually have a chance to beat one or even both of them this time! :cool:

Congrats on the 3.2 miles. :) Sorry about your son getting shin splints.

May you be able to kick your kids bootays running one day! :D

Happy Saturday Kevin!

[dbx]

I had to have Valium to stay in an open MRI machine. :D Apparently, I'm extremely claustrophobic.

I found I was a bit claustrophobic too, when I had an MRI last year. I was fine after a minute or so, but at first....weird.


May you be able to kick your kids bootays running one day! :D

Happy Saturday Kevin!

If they don't practice a bit, which they haven't been, they're going to be in for a surprise come race day. And maybe....just maybe...dad will have a chance to beat one of them :D. When the oldest was in shape and running cross country in HS, he could easily run a 5K in under 18mins. But those days are long gone for him! :D

Yep, beautiful day here...and time to go enjoy it! Enjoy!

[rpaul11]

Well, I managed to get one son up and out of bed to run with me this morning. So, the 18yr old ran with me while the 20yr old slept. However, my 18yr old only made it one complete lap (1.3) and was complaining of shin splints :(. I went on to complete 3.2 miles total.

2yrs ago, they both beat me by over 4 minutes in a 5K....and neither of them was in top shape at that time. Who knows, dad may actually have a chance to beat one or even both of them this time! :cool:


well, ya got the distance down...now you just need to work on your time :)


Good luck to you tomorrow! :)

I had to have Valium to stay in an open MRI machine. :D Apparently, I'm extremely claustrophobic.

the closed space was no big deal. It was the complete lack of circulation to my hand :D


The parade sounds nice. I hope you took photos!

They were calling for a lot of rain so we left the camera at home. Do have pics from the Community Day parade 2 weeks ago :)

[rpaul11]

nice...updated weather for tomorrows race





RAIN :rolleyes:

[Skidmarx]

nice...updated weather for tomorrows race





RAIN :rolleyes:

Do you have wet weather running gear? Isn't it chilly up in PA right now?

[rpaul11]

Do you have wet weather running gear? Isn't it chilly up in PA right now?

I don't :(

Tomorrow's High will be in the 70's

[Bando]

nice...updated weather for tomorrows race

RAIN :rolleyes:

I'll be cheering for ya here in NY, it's at noon right?

[rpaul11]

I'll be cheering for ya here in NY, it's at noon right?

8:30 am start. Thanks for the support man :)

[Skidmarx]

Stop at Wallymart on the way and get a throw-away slicker to wear.

G'luck man. Shove some old ladies out of your way on the last mile. :D

[Hibiscus09]

I hope it isn't raining on you right now. I also hope you are having a fun time!! :)

[rpaul11]

no rain and a lot of fun.

I forget what the time was when I finished. It was either 22:45 or 23:45 but I will have "official results" from their website hopefully in a day or 2.

My cousin whom is in 9th grade took 4th overall in the women's division :) Yay Hillary :D

[chrisbute]

no rain and a lot of fun.

I forget what the time was when I finished. It was either 22:45 or 23:45 but I will have "official results" from their website hopefully in a day or 2.

My cousin whom is in 9th grade took 4th overall in the women's division :) Yay Hillary :D

Congrats!!

How did you feel when you crossed the finish line?

[rpaul11]

Congrats!!

How did you feel when you crossed the finish line?

winded and thirsty :D

it was strange man...because I was all alone. Nobody right in front of me...nobody right behind me. I remember seeing the clock ticking down and knew it was either 22:35 or 23:35 and I said...it's not gonna hit the next minute mark so I picked up my pace. The last mile I just kept going..."I can pass that person" then I did...then I picked out another...and another... I had a great time. Looking at last years results, I figgure I placed in the top 400 out of 4000 people. And in the top 25 of my 35-39 age range. :) I am just so happy right now.

[chrisbute]

winded and thirsty :D

it was strange man...because I was all alone. Nobody right in front of me...nobody right behind me. I remember seeing the clock ticking down and knew it was either 22:35 or 23:35 and I said...it's not gonna hit the next minute mark so I picked up my pace. The last mile I just kept going..."I can pass that person" then I did...then I picked out another...and another... I had a great time. Looking at last years results, I figgure I placed in the top 400 out of 4000 people. And in the top 25 of my 35-39 age range. :) I am just so happy right now.

It is a great feeling picking people off at the end of a race. Your time was awesome as well!

You are probably sore today. Relax and watch football.

[dbx]

Congrats RP!!! ****, under 24mins? I told you, you sand baggin' mofo!!! :D

Dude, that is a killer time, and you should be very proud of it. Absolutely awesome!!!

[rpaul11]

It is a great feeling picking people off at the end of a race. Your time was awesome as well!

You are probably sore today. Relax and watch football.

Actually I'm feeling a lot better than I thought I would. I'm headed to camp later today and will be back tomorrow to watch the Steelers on Mondya Night.

and I wanted to thank everybody in this thread for all of your advice and support. Yall are the best

[rpaul11]

Congrats RP!!! ****, under 24mins? I told you, you sand baggin' mofo!!! :D

Dude, that is a killer time, and you should be very proud of it. Absolutely awesome!!!

thanks man...It was incredible. There were 4000 runners in the 5k and 7000 in the 10k. And I'm in (or just missed) the top 10% :) I don't wanna sound like I'm bragging too badly...but for me this is just incredible. Especially being this is my first year running besides getting in shape for sports through my 20's :)

[dbx]

thanks man...It was incredible. There were 4000 runners in the 5k and 7000 in the 10k. And I'm in (or just missed) the top 10% :) I don't wanna sound like I'm bragging too badly...but for me this is just incredible. Especially being this is my first year running besides getting in shape for sports through my 20's :)

Nah, not taken as bragging. I know exactly how you feel, and I'm sure the other runners here do too. You truly sound like I did after my 1st and only race; exuberant, shocked, proud, awesome, and on top of the world :). I think the whole "crowd and adrenaline" thing helps push us all further than we ever think is possible.

[rpaul11]

Nah, not taken as bragging. I know exactly how you feel, and I'm sure the other runners here do too. You truly sound like I did after my 1st and only race; exuberant, shocked, proud, awesome, and on top of the world :). I think the whole "crowd and adrenaline" thing helps push us all further than we ever think is possible.

http://kdka.com/video/?id=46775@kdka.dayport.com

22:50 is my time. I'm the tall guy in the white shirt and black shorts crossing the line if anybody cares to watch :)

[dbx]

http://kdka.com/video/?id=46775@kdka.dayport.com

22:50 is my time. I'm the tall guy in the white shirt and black shorts crossing the line if anybody cares to watch :)

Umm....any reference on what time in the clip you appear? I mean, because it just kinda happens that there are a...um..few mofos wearing white top and black shorts :p

[rpaul11]

Umm....any reference on what time in the clip you appear? I mean, because it just kinda happens that there are a...um..few mofos wearing white top and black shorts :p

yeah..at 22:50 on the timer :p

at 1:45 on the clip I am right in the middle of the screen by myself

[dbx]

yeah..at 22:50 on the timer :p

at 1:45 on the clip I am right in the middle of the screen by myself

Got it :). Very cool RP. If you haven't already, go enjoy a nice meal with family/friends....and revel in your glory! :cool:

[rpaul11]

Got it :). Very cool RP. If you haven't already, go enjoy a nice meal with family/friends....and revel in your glory! :cool:

I just scarfed down a cup of egg whites and an egg. :D I'm good for now. But yeah....that will be coming up :)

[dbx]

I just scarfed down a cup of egg whites and an egg. :D I'm good for now. But yeah....that will be coming up :)

Since it was me, both sons, and my nephew (along with family/friends watching), we all went out for a big breakfast afterward. It was really a big deal that the 48yr old, 35yr smoking dad was goaded into running it. I'm not sure if some came just to cheer me on....or to see me have a heart attack :D. Either way, it's a day I'll always cherish! And you know, despite my competitive nature, I think I'll have fun just running this time.

[rpaul11]

Since it was me, both sons, and my nephew (along with family/friends watching), we all went out for a big breakfast afterward. It was really a big deal that the 48yr old, 35yr smoking dad was goaded into running it. I'm not sure if some came just to cheer me on....or to see me have a heart attack :D. Either way, it's a day I'll always cherish! And you know, despite my competitive nature, I think I'll have fun just running this time.

I'm sure you will also. But surely you'll be picking out people at the end that "need to be passed" :) Can't wait for yours now. :)

[dbx]

I'm sure you will also. But surely you'll be picking out people at the end that "need to be passed" :) Can't wait for yours now. :)

LOL. Man, my 3.2 was 37 freakin' minutes yesterday :eek: I actually thought I ran a decent pace until I saw the time. But I'm also confident I'll easily run under 30 in the race. The big question is; can I beat 26:45? You know how you feel today? Same as I felt 2yrs ago. And now? It's like...damn, I just know I'll never beat that time. But you can bet I'll be trying to do it.

[5krunner]

http://kdka.com/video/?id=46775@kdka.dayport.com

22:50 is my time. I'm the tall guy in the white shirt and black shorts crossing the line if anybody cares to watch :)

Excellent job! That's a great time...nice run!

[Bando]

yeah..at 22:50 on the timer :p

at 1:45 on the clip I am right in the middle of the screen by myself

That is an awesome time for a 1st race. Nice Job!!

[runner05]

thanks man...It was incredible. There were 4000 runners in the 5k and 7000 in the 10k. And I'm in (or just missed) the top 10% :) I don't wanna sound like I'm bragging too badly...but for me this is just incredible. Especially being this is my first year running besides getting in shape for sports through my 20's :)

You have EARNED bragging rights, hun!!! Excellent race... excellent time! *BIG hugs* Thanks for sharing the video... :)

[Hibiscus09]

yeah..at 22:50 on the timer :p

at 1:45 on the clip I am right in the middle of the screen by myself

Turkey!! I thought you were going to struggle the way you talked and you ran it like Speedy Gonzalez!!

fRL5nfOqgK4

Awesome job!!! :D :D :D

[Hibiscus09]

I just finished my run for today. :) It was the last day of 1.5 minute walk/1.5 minute run.

Tomorrow is 1 minute walk/2 minute run. Fun. :p

Onward I forge!! :D

[Skidmarx]

Excellent time Rpaul ! Congrats.

[yellowrv]

There's a cool marathon/half marathon held at Kiawah Island each year -- off the coast of South Carolina near Charleston. One of these years, I want to at least try to run/walk the half. I figure if I did a half, my time would decrease significantly from a 10 minute mile to something like -- ummmmm -- probably double that! :D

I don't know when the registration begins each year -- but it usually closes out within a week and is closed for this year's race -- not that it would matter -- I sure couldn't do it this year!

http://www.kiawahresort.com/recreation/marathon/

Anyhoo -- we have a house there, so it will be a fun one for me to do -- I can simply go home and collapse afterwards!!

Oh -- and I will never be a "race" type runner!! I run for me and the goal is to keep running and make it to the finish line. I have no lofty time goals and I'm sure not challenging anyone to a foot race! :p

Hey, I'm doing that this year! My sister has a house on Kiawah and I'm so looking forward to a flat run after the trail season here in Georgia. :)

[wubby]

no rain and a lot of fun.

I forget what the time was when I finished. It was either 22:45 or 23:45 but I will have "official results" from their website hopefully in a day or 2.

My cousin whom is in 9th grade took 4th overall in the women's division :) Yay Hillary :D

Good Race!

[Marius_Ursus]

no rain and a lot of fun.

I forget what the time was when I finished. It was either 22:45 or 23:45 but I will have "official results" from their website hopefully in a day or 2.

My cousin whom is in 9th grade took 4th overall in the women's division :) Yay Hillary :D

Excellent time, man!

[fromfat2fit]

no rain and a lot of fun.

I forget what the time was when I finished. It was either 22:45 or 23:45 but I will have "official results" from their website hopefully in a day or 2.

My cousin whom is in 9th grade took 4th overall in the women's division :) Yay Hillary :D


congrats! good run bro

[fromfat2fit]

I just finished my run for today. :) It was the last day of 1.5 minute walk/1.5 minute run.

Tomorrow is 1 minute walk/2 minute run. Fun. :p

Onward I forge!! :D


there you go! keep pushing it

[Hibiscus09]

there you go! keep pushing it

Thank you!! :)

Today's run was walk 1/run 2 for 30 minutes. I made it through it pretty well. It felt like a good workout, but didn't make me think I needed to puke. :p

[rpaul11]

I just finished my run for today. :) It was the last day of 1.5 minute walk/1.5 minute run.

Tomorrow is 1 minute walk/2 minute run. Fun. :p

Onward I forge!! :D


good job. you are moving forward nicely:)



Excellent time Rpaul ! Congrats.


Good Race!


Excellent time, man!


congrats! good run bro

Thanks to everyone :) I just looked at the official results. My official time was 22:32 269th place overall out of 3710 finishers. 224th male to finish and the 20th male in my age bracket :)

[dbx]

good job. you are moving forward nicely:)

Or looks nicely moving forward. Just sayin'.......


Thanks to everyone :) I just looked at the official results. My official time was 22:32 269th place overall out of 3710 finishers. 224th male to finish and the 20th male in my age bracket :)

You bastard! I could never beat your time, but I can possibly come close to your standing in the age bracket! I was actually looking at the previous years results on-line yesterday :D. I have a chance, damn it.

[runner05]

Or looks nicely moving forward. Just sayin'.......



You bastard! I could never beat your time, but I can possibly come close to your standing in the age bracket! I was actually looking at the previous years results on-line yesterday :D. I have a chance, damn it.

Then, go for it, dammit!

(Yes... this is your tough luv again...) :D

[dbx]

Then, go for it, dammit!

(Yes... this is your tough luv again...) :D


Damn, it's nice to have you back again ;)

[runner05]

Damn, it's nice to have you back again ;)

Aaahhh... you so sweet to me... :o

It's nice to know someone missed me! :)

Are you up and running and ready for your 5k? Just a couple of weeks left, right!???

[DanVanVliet]

Runs through on the way to the store for beer monday nite football.

[runner05]

Runs through on the way to the store for beer monday nite football.

One of these days, Dan... One of these days...

We're gonna catch you as you run by and make you REALLY run!!! :D


Monday night football FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DanVanVliet]

One of these days, Dan... One of these days...

We're gonna catch you as you run by and make you REALLY run!!! :D


Monday night football FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey runner I though the LBM had you tied up some where

[dbx]

Aaahhh... you so sweet to me... :o

Awwww...shucks. You're just sayin' that cause it's true :D


It's nice to know someone missed me! :)

Are you up and running and ready for your 5k? Just a couple of weeks left, right!???

Hope your meeting went well. Yes, you were missed!

I thought I was up for running today after only one day rest, but I was pathetic today. 1.3 (one lap) and I was going to stop. Actually did stop for a few minutes. Ran more...stopped...ran more... Ended up with barely over 2 miles total. Not sure what happened.

[runner05]

Hey runner I though the LBM had you tied up some where

Reality check was tuff today! :(

[runner05]

Awwww...shucks. You're just sayin' that cause it's true :D



Hope your meeting went well. Yes, you were missed!

I thought I was up for running today after only one day rest, but I was pathetic today. 1.3 (one lap) and I was going to stop. Actually did stop for a few minutes. Ran more...stopped...ran more... Ended up with barely over 2 miles total. Not sure what happened.

Some days are just simply like that... they weren't meant for running! You can be running great for a couple of days and all of a sudden "BAM" your body just decides it's not gonna cooperate and there's not a damn thing you can do about it! :( Until the next day! :)

[rpaul11]

Some days are just simply like that... they weren't meant for running! You can be running great for a couple of days and all of a sudden "BAM" your body just decides it's not gonna cooperate and there's not a damn thing you can do about it! :( Until the next day! :)

I agree with this. I've had some TERRIBLE running day.

Stick with it man. I'm sure you will do us oldfarts proud in your race :)

And I missed you too Runner05 :)

[runner05]

And I missed you too Runner05 :)

:o This is why I luv you guys! :)

[Hibiscus09]

good job. you are moving forward nicely:)

Gracias!











Thanks to everyone :) I just looked at the official results. My official time was 22:32 269th place overall out of 3710 finishers. 224th male to finish and the 20th male in my age bracket :)

Awesome!!!



Monday night football FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOOOO STEELERS!!!!!!!



And I missed you too Runner05 :)

Me too! Glad to see you back in here! :)

[runner05]

GOOOO STEELERS!!!!!!!



Me too! Glad to see you back in here! :)

BIG Steeler HUGS for you, hun!!!! :)

[Skidmarx]

Man o man. I played a couple hours of full court basketball last night. I'm sore as hell today. I have a pretty good wind from running, not so good for sprinting back and forth. I did pretty good keeping up with the court rats, for an old man that is(old compared to 18-20y.o).

Somebody even called me "Pops". :o

[runner05]

GOOOO STEELERS!!!!!!!

An OT win... :)

Man o man. I played a couple hours of full court basketball last night. I'm sore as hell today. I have a pretty good wind from running, not so good for sprinting back and forth. I did pretty good keeping up with the court rats, for an old man that is(old compared to 18-20y.o).

Somebody even called me "Pops". :o

That's is awesome! Sounds like you "kept up" w/ those young whipper snappers quite well... ;)

[rpaul11]

WOOHOO>..GO STEELERS :D

Gotta get back to my runs and leg training this week. Hopefully I'll hit the gym tonight and do my legs...then run tomorrow.

[fromfat2fit]

Some days are just simply like that... they weren't meant for running! You can be running great for a couple of days and all of a sudden "BAM" your body just decides it's not gonna cooperate and there's not a damn thing you can do about it! :( Until the next day! :)



you got that right! Its hard not to let a bad day get in your head, but you just gotta shrug it off and get out there and smoke your next one

[Ophus]

Thanks to everyone :) I just looked at the official results. My official time was 22:32 269th place overall out of 3710 finishers. 224th male to finish and the 20th male in my age bracket :)

Nice job! For your first race that's pretty amazing.

[rpaul11]

Nice job! For your first race that's pretty amazing.

thanks. SOmehow the placing got changed on the website. I am now officially 272...but still good :)

I will be back to my 2-3 jogs per week starting tomorrow. Leg night tonight.

[runner05]

you got that right! Its hard not to let a bad day get in your head, but you just gotta shrug it off and get out there and smoke your next one
QFT!

thanks. SOmehow the placing got changed on the website. I am now officially 272...but still good :)

I will be back to my 2-3 jogs per week starting tomorrow. Leg night tonight.
"officially"... that's GR8! :D

You'll be happy to get back to your routine also!

[rpaul11]

You'll be happy to get back to your routine also!

no kidin...my diet has sucked since the race....:D

Legs and abs tonight. Run tomorrow

[runner05]

no kidin...my diet has sucked since the race....:D

Legs and abs tonight. Run tomorrow

LOL You would be amazed at what I "put away" after my half! :eek:

[rpaul11]

LOL You would be amazed at what I "put away" after my half! :eek:

my evening snack last night was a cup of cottage cheese, a scoop of whey, a tbsp of PB, 1/2 lb of almonds, and 2 small boxes of raisins :eek: :o

[runner05]

my evening snack last night was a cup of cottage cheese, a scoop of whey, a tbsp of PB, 1/2 lb of almonds, and 2 small boxes of raisins :eek: :o

That does not even sound good... :p

[rpaul11]

That does not even sound good... :p

they were not all mixed together. LOL...Just ate the cottage cheese, then had the whey with PB, then the almonds and raisins mixed LOL

[runner05]

they were not all mixed together. LOL...Just ate the cottage cheese, then had the whey with PB, then the almonds and raisins mixed LOL

Aaahhh... OK then! :)


Within two hours of my half (and showering of course)...

I had eaten...
2 slices of pizza
a Dairy Queen ice cream bar
7 Nutter Butter PB Sandwich Cookies
2 oranges
half a banana
2 salads at Olive Garden
Ravioli at Olive Garden
1 Snicker's bar
1 "Love It" at Cold Stone Creamery

Then....

went to a movie and ate popcorn!

:eek:

[rpaul11]

Aaahhh... OK then! :)


Within two hours of my half (and showering of course)...

I had eaten...
2 slices of pizza
a Dairy Queen ice cream bar
7 Nutter Butter PB Sandwich Cookies
2 oranges
half a banana
2 salads at Olive Garden
Ravioli at Olive Garden
1 Snicker's bar
1 "Love It" at Cold Stone Creamery

Then....

went to a movie and ate popcorn!

:eek:

you probably burned off that much running the 1/2 :D

I don't think a 1/2 is in my cards. LOL. I think I might try a 10k next year though. But I plan on running this race as a 5k again and beating my time. Yeah...I think I'm hooked now :D

[runner05]

you probably burned off that much running the 1/2 :D

I don't think a 1/2 is in my cards. LOL. I think I might try a 10k next year though. But I plan on running this race as a 5k again and beating my time. Yeah...I think I'm hooked now :D

LOL Probably... but I thought I'd never get refueled! :)

Nice to see you hooked!! :D Keep running the 5k's 'til your comfy w/ them... they're the most fun anyway! I love 5k's and usually run several throughout the summer.

[rpaul11]

LOL Probably... but I thought I'd never get refueled! :)

Nice to see you hooked!! :D Keep running the 5k's 'til your comfy w/ them... they're the most fun anyway! I love 5k's and usually run several throughout the summer.

Actually I felt very good on this one. But will run some next year. But I might do a 10

[runner05]

Actually I felt very good on this one. But will run some next year. But I might do a 10

You are def ready... just a matter of what you want to do. It's all for fun, you know!

[rpaul11]

You are def ready... just a matter of what you want to do. It's all for fun, you know!

yep...have to keep that in the back of my head :D

[Ophus]

When I biked long distances, I always had something bland like a bagel with peanut butter and took along Gatorade and water. For a 5K, I would think something like that for breakfast -- or oatmeal with added fat -- would be fine. I tried Gu once and did not like it at all. I almost barfed Gu right back up. :D I did like those little sportsbean thingies and sometimes fig newtons during if I was biking a long way.....

Kevin -- the outdoor running is killing my legs -- I've been running every other day and walking the day in between. It's the hills, I think. Are you in a hilly area?

When I move to Kiawah, it will be all flat and I think I'll miss the hills a little bit.

Hi Hibiscus,

I'm just the opposite of you, been running almost 2 years and just bought a bike about a month ago. My butt and legs are not happy!haha I find that my legs give out long before my heart and lungs. The best I can get to, is a heart rate of 164, but when I run I can hit 190's. The longest ride I have made is 16 miles, but I do live in the mountains so I'm getting a little better with time. I have been trying hard to get my cadence up, but it's tough in the hills. I can go slow and mash my way up any hill, I guess from lifting and running, but I understand thats not the fastest way up. Any advice would be appreciated.

For all of the runners out there I have discovered something helpful for me and hopefully others. I was having some hamstring and hip pain on the right side, it didn't bother me during squats or running, just when I sat driving for long periods, to the point I had to take motrin or tylenol to deal with it. I suspected muscle imbalances, which with weight training and running I wouldn't expect. Within a few weeks of starting to ride the bike the pain began to decrease and now is almost gone.

The moral of the story is cross training, find something else you enjoy and mix it up!

[runner05]

For all of the runners out there I have discovered something helpful for me and hopefully others. I was having some hamstring and hip pain on the right side, it didn't bother me during squats or running, just when I sat driving for long periods, to the point I had to take motrin or tylenol to deal with it. I suspected muscle imbalances, which with weight training and running I wouldn't expect. Within a few weeks of starting to ride the bike the pain began to decrease and now is almost gone.

The moral of the story is cross training, find something else you enjoy and mix it up!

A lot of runners do biking as well... and apparently for good reason. Thanks!

[rpaul11]

Hi Hibiscus,

I'm just the opposite of you, been running almost 2 years and just bought a bike about a month ago. My butt and legs are not happy!haha I find that my legs give out long before my heart and lungs. The best I can get to, is a heart rate of 164, but when I run I can hit 190's. The longest ride I have made is 16 miles, but I do live in the mountains so I'm getting a little better with time. I have been trying hard to get my cadence up, but it's tough in the hills. I can go slow and mash my way up any hill, I guess from lifting and running, but I understand thats not the fastest way up. Any advice would be appreciated.

For all of the runners out there I have discovered something helpful for me and hopefully others. I was having some hamstring and hip pain on the right side, it didn't bother me during squats or running, just when I sat driving for long periods, to the point I had to take motrin or tylenol to deal with it. I suspected muscle imbalances, which with weight training and running I wouldn't expect. Within a few weeks of starting to ride the bike the pain began to decrease and now is almost gone.

The moral of the story is cross training, find something else you enjoy and mix it up!


A lot of runners do biking as well... and apparently for good reason. Thanks!


I need to drag out my bike.

Maybe I should look for a biathalon next year :D

[dbx]

I need to drag out my bike.

Maybe I should look for a biathalon next year :D

Hey, we're not interested in your sexual orientation!

[runner05]

I need to drag out my bike.

Maybe I should look for a biathalon next year :D
I wish I had a bike to "drag out"... It's really a good exercise for joints!

Hey, we're not interested in your sexual orientation!
:eek: *places fingers in ears and begins singing out loud*

[rpaul11]

Hey, we're not interested in your sexual orientation!

hey pal...that's about enough outta you :p

[Ophus]

I need to drag out my bike.

Maybe I should look for a biathalon next year :D

My 9 year old daughter is a great swimmer, I have been trying to talk my family into doing one of those family triathlons, but my wife hasn't gotten on board yet. I'll keep tring, but in the mean time a biathlon might be fun, once I get some time in on the bike.

[rpaul11]

My 9 year old daughter is a great swimmer, I have been trying to talk my family into doing one of those family triathlons, but my wife hasn't gotten on board yet. I'll keep tring, but in the mean time a biathlon might be fun, once I get some time in on the bike.

I think I was incorrect in my terminoligy and it would actually be a Duathalon?

[Ophus]

I think I was incorrect in my terminoligy and it would actually be a Duathalon?

I think there are some where you run/bike/run or maybe it's bike/run/bike I don't know. Any idea what they are called?

[rpaul11]

I think there are some where you run/bike/run or maybe it's bike/run/bike I don't know. Any idea what they are called?

no...I'm not sure. I think the bike/run or run/bike is duathalon. as Biathalon is that cross country skiing and target shooting

[yellowrv]

I think I was incorrect in my terminoligy and it would actually be a Duathalon?
Love my Duathlons ! Esp. The 5 gallon buckets of concrete they strap on your legs just before the second run :) Did 7.4 miles in the hills Sunday and Leg day Monday. Two words- Tylenol PM.

[Hibiscus09]

my evening snack last night was a cup of cottage cheese, a scoop of whey, a tbsp of PB, 1/2 lb of almonds, and 2 small boxes of raisins :eek: :o

You had 8oz. of almonds?!! :eek: :D


Hi Hibiscus,

I'm just the opposite of you, been running almost 2 years and just bought a bike about a month ago. My butt and legs are not happy!haha I find that my legs give out long before my heart and lungs. The best I can get to, is a heart rate of 164, but when I run I can hit 190's. The longest ride I have made is 16 miles, but I do live in the mountains so I'm getting a little better with time. I have been trying hard to get my cadence up, but it's tough in the hills. I can go slow and mash my way up any hill, I guess from lifting and running, but I understand thats not the fastest way up. Any advice would be appreciated.



When I started biking, I had previously lifted very heavy when lifting legs -- leg pressed 600 to 800, etc. That helped me a lot with hills.

Are you using clipless pedals? They help tremendously with pedaling efficiency. Do you alternate between sitting and standing when climbing? Some people suggest that, but I rarely have had to stand and I prefer to do seated climbing. But if it's a hill that demands standing, then stand.

When I hill climbed, my technique depended on the steepness/length of the hill. For some hills, I could sit and just power up the hill. I love being able to do that. For other hills, I just lowered the gears as needed going up a hill and on steep hills it can sometimes feel like a whole lot of spinning and not much movement going on. :p That always drove me crazy -- but it is what it is.

When standing, I increase the resistance a bit so I don't break my neck.

Living in the mountains will aid you in hill climbing as practice makes perfect. ;) :p

I haven't used this forum in forever, but loved it as a new cyclist. You might want to check it out:

http://www.bikeforums.net/

Edit:

Here's another cool biking site:

http://sheldonbrown.com/



Morning everyone!

[rpaul11]

You had 8oz. of almonds?!! :eek: :D



When I started biking, I had previously lifted very heavy when lifting legs -- leg pressed 600 to 800, etc. That helped me a lot with hills.

Are you using clipless pedals? They help tremendously with pedaling efficiency. Do you alternate between sitting and standing when climbing? Some people suggest that, but I rarely have had to stand and I prefer to do seated climbing. But if it's a hill that demands standing, then stand.

When I hill climbed, my technique depended on the steepness/length of the hill. For some hills, I could sit and just power up the hill. I love being able to do that. For other hills, I just lowered the gears as needed going up a hill and on steep hills it can sometimes feel like a whole lot of spinning and not much movement going on. That always drove me crazy -- but it is what it is.

When standing, I lower the gear so I don't break my neck.

Living in the mountains will aid you in hill climbing as practice makes perfect.
I haven't used this forum in forever, but loved it as a new cyclist. You might want to check it out:

http://www.bikeforums.net/


Morning everyone!

yes...8 oz....with 2 boxes of raisins :o but it was good :D

I don't do much standing on my bike during my climbs. BUt I do a lot of low gear "spinning" as you call it :) Not too many hills I can't make it up. But I'm stubborn ;)

[Marius_Ursus]

Just a gripe 'cause I don't have anywhere else to do this...

I signed up for the 5K in November...first race in five or six years. The next day after registering, the weather was cold and raining heavy. Then I caught a cold and haven't been able to run since. A full week after registering, and I've run 0 times since.

That is all.

[rpaul11]

Just a gripe 'cause I don't have anywhere else to do this...

I signed up for the 5K in November...first race in five or six years. The next day after registering, the weather was cold and raining heavy. Then I caught a cold and haven't been able to run since. A full week after registering, and I've run 0 times since.

That is all.

well, in another few days you have shaken the cold and you will be back to your running :) you'll be fine

[Marius_Ursus]

well, in another few days you have shaken the cold and you will be back to your running :) you'll be fine

Thanks for the encouragement. My mind knows you're right, but my heart says, "No...no...you'll never have the time to train for it now." LOL

[Hibiscus09]

Just a gripe 'cause I don't have anywhere else to do this...

I signed up for the 5K in November...first race in five or six years. The next day after registering, the weather was cold and raining heavy. Then I caught a cold and haven't been able to run since. A full week after registering, and I've run 0 times since.

That is all.

I had a month long ear infection which required two rounds of antibiotics and then a round of prednisone the month before I did the MS150 bike ride. I set out after not having ridden in a month. :D I made it baby!!! Hang tough!!

[rpaul11]

I had a month long ear infection which required two rounds of antibiotics and then a round of prednisone the month before I did the MS150 bike ride. I set out after not having ridden in a month. :D I made it baby!!! Hang tough!!

I've done that ride up here in PA/Ohio.

Great ride. I did it on a mountain bike :eek:

[Marius_Ursus]

I had a month long ear infection which required two rounds of antibiotics and then a round of prednisone the month before I did the MS150 bike ride. I set out after not having ridden in a month. :D I made it baby!!! Hang tough!!

Thanks! I just think it's really ironic that I haven't been sick in years, and my body decided to let its defenses down the day after I registered for that race.

[rpaul11]

Thanks! I just think it's really ironic that I haven't been sick in years, and my body decided to let its defenses down the day after I registered for that race.

suck it up and get running :D

[Marius_Ursus]

suck it up and get running :D

Will do, big guy. :D

[fromfat2fit]

Aaahhh... OK then! :)


Within two hours of my half (and showering of course)...

I had eaten...
2 slices of pizza
a Dairy Queen ice cream bar
7 Nutter Butter PB Sandwich Cookies
2 oranges
half a banana
2 salads at Olive Garden
Ravioli at Olive Garden
1 Snicker's bar
1 "Love It" at Cold Stone Creamery

Then....

went to a movie and ate popcorn!

:eek:



Heck that sounds like a typical saturday for me ;) except I don't see any beer

[runner05]

Heck that sounds like a typical saturday for me ;) except I don't see any beer

No... that was all w/in 2 hours... :)










Awesome run last night... a fun, nice, easy run... 3 in 29:29... felt like I could go forever! :) I love those runs!

[Hibiscus09]

No... that was all w/in 2 hours... :)










Awesome run last night... a fun, nice, easy run... 3 in 29:29... felt like I could go forever! :) I love those runs!

Great job!! I remember loving those runs too -- back when I had them. I'm sure I'll get there again! :p

We could run together. We run at about the same pace!

[rpaul11]

Awesome run last night... a fun, nice, easy run... 3 in 29:29... felt like I could go forever! :) I love those runs!me too. I hope to have a good one tonight


Great job!! I remember loving those runs too -- back when I had them. I'm sure I'll get there again! :p

We could run together. We run at about the same pace!
Heck..that is my best pace too. We need to all get together for a run someday :D

[runner05]

Great job!! I remember loving those runs too -- back when I had them. I'm sure I'll get there again! :p

We could run together. We run at about the same pace!

How fun! Come on up and we'll run, hun! :)

My natural mindless "pace" is about at that 10minute mile... unless I'm worked up about something... it gets faster then. ;)

[dbx]

You had 8oz. of almonds?!!


Pfft! I was eating a pund per day last week or so :o


...felt like I could go forever!


I'm sure I'll get there again!

Be still my beating heart :cool:

[Marius_Ursus]

Almonds are so high in fiber and fat that you burn almost as many calories digesting them as they contain. :D

[runner05]

Be still my beating heart :cool:

Aaaaahhh... Did you want to run w/ us too?! :)



Knowing you... I suppose you'll want to run behind us... :eek: :D

[dbx]

Aaaaahhh... Did you want to run w/ us too?! :)

Yes!


Knowing you... I suppose you'll want to run behind us... :eek: :D

Why, whatever do you mean, darlin'? :confused:
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I simply want to be there to help you both unwind at the end. All innocent, I assure you :cool:
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[runner05]

Yes!



Why, whatever do you mean, darlin'? :confused:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/dbx/DocHoliday.jpg


I simply want to be there to help you both unwind at the end. All innocent, I assure you :cool:
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LOL Yeah... Sure... Uh huh...

I'm not THAT blonde, hun! :) You is sweet though!

[rpaul11]

Almonds are so high in fiber and fat that you burn almost as many calories digesting them as they contain. :D

I need to eat more of them then.

I think I'm gonna get back to my running program tonight with a short run....if I run out of time and don't get to it...I WILL run tomorrow.

[runner05]

I need to eat more of them then.

I think I'm gonna get back to my running program tonight with a short run....if I run out of time and don't get to it...I WILL run tomorrow.

GO RUN, DAMMIT!!!!

(yes, tuff luv here)

[rpaul11]

GO RUN, DAMMIT!!!!

(yes, tuff luv here)

I have something I need to do after dinner. If I get home at a reasonable time (by 9) I will run dammit!!!!!

[runner05]

I have something I need to do after dinner. If I get home at a reasonable time (by 9) I will run dammit!!!!!

OK then... *scowls w/ hands on fist*

















:D

I'm working 'til 8 tonight... so, if I get to run, it'll have to be on my treadmill :(

[rpaul11]

OK then... *scowls w/ hands on fist*



:D

I'm working 'til 8 tonight... so, if I get to run, it'll have to be on my treadmill :(

not me. I'll run the neighborhood after dark.

you need a guard dog to run with ya

[runner05]

not me. I'll run the neighborhood after dark.

you need a guard dog to run with ya

I get skeerd... :(

Yeah... I'm a big chicken...

[rpaul11]

I get skeerd... :(

Yeah... I'm a big chicken...

that is why you need the guard dog. or get theLBM to run with ya :)

[runner05]

that is why you need the guard dog. or get theLBM to run with ya :)

My dog (a beagle) doesn't run w/ me... :( and, worse yet, LBM isn't here during the week... :(

[rpaul11]

My dog (a beagle) doesn't run w/ me... :( and, worse yet, LBM isn't here during the week... :(

get a bigger dog or move him in :p

my dog doesn't run with me either. but she may start soon

[runner05]

get a bigger dog or move him in :p

my dog doesn't run with me either. but she may start soon

I used to run w/ my friend's lab... and I really enjoyed that... But - until she conditioned herself to running 4 miles... we had to stop for water a few times and she even foamed at the mouth... :o

[rpaul11]

I used to run w/ my friend's lab... and I really enjoyed that... But - until she conditioned herself to running 4 miles... we had to stop for water a few times and she even foamed at the mouth... :o

yeah...If I run the neighborhood loop I can run one then drop her off and run another.

she is a good sized dog for running. not real big and heavy, not small.

[runner05]

yeah...If I run the neighborhood loop I can run one then drop her off and run another.

she is a good sized dog for running. not real big and heavy, not small.

Cool... get her started. You'll both enjoy the running together!

[rpaul11]

Cool... get her started. You'll both enjoy the running together!

she ran with me earlier in the year....but for some reason I thought it was too much for her and stopped. She always loved it. She was well behaved during the runs, and she was tired after. and we all know a tired dog is a good dog :)

[DanVanVliet]

Opens door to thread throws cloths on floor and streaks threw naked as a jay bird. hee hee you can't catch me:D :eek:

[runner05]

she ran with me earlier in the year....but for some reason I thought it was too much for her and stopped. She always loved it. She was well behaved during the runs, and she was tired after. and we all know a tired dog is a good dog :)
So true! :)

Opens door to thread throws cloths on floor and streaks threw naked as a jay bird. hee hee you can't catch me:D :eek:
Dan... Dan... Dan... U so naughty! *shakes head*

[Be_Blunt]

I only run when chased.

[Ophus]

When I started biking, I had previously lifted very heavy when lifting legs -- leg pressed 600 to 800, etc. That helped me a lot with hills.

Are you using clipless pedals? They help tremendously with pedaling efficiency. Do you alternate between sitting and standing when climbing? Some people suggest that, but I rarely have had to stand and I prefer to do seated climbing. But if it's a hill that demands standing, then stand.

When I hill climbed, my technique depended on the steepness/length of the hill. For some hills, I could sit and just power up the hill. I love being able to do that. For other hills, I just lowered the gears as needed going up a hill and on steep hills it can sometimes feel like a whole lot of spinning and not much movement going on. :p That always drove me crazy -- but it is what it is.

When standing, I increase the resistance a bit so I don't break my neck.

Living in the mountains will aid you in hill climbing as practice makes perfect. ;) :p

I haven't used this forum in forever, but loved it as a new cyclist. You might want to check it out:

http://www.bikeforums.net/

Edit:

Here's another cool biking site:

http://sheldonbrown.com/



Morning everyone!

Yes I am using clipless pedals(thats a strange term for pedals that you clip into haha), I have just about crashed several times trying to get my feet out, but not so much lately. I find that trying to ride a bike with platform pedals now, feels really strange.

Thank you for all of the suggestions and the links, I will check them out!

[rpaul11]

well, I did not run tonight. I was out scouting my new hutning property and got my leg tangled in a vine and tripped. Landed on my bad arm...it is sore, and I'm pissed at myself...so no running :mad:

[dbx]

I was out scouting my new hutning property and got my leg tangled in a vine and tripped. Landed on my bad arm...it is sore, and I'm pissed at myself...so no running :mad:

Wasn't it Gerald Ford who said, "Boy do we need more scouting!"?


:) Hope your arm is OK.

[rpaul11]

Wasn't it Gerald Ford who said, "Boy do we need more scouting!"?


:) Hope your arm is OK.

I have no idea :confused: all I know is my arm is screwed up again *sigh*

[dbx]

I have no idea :confused: all I know is my arm is screwed up again *sigh*

Dude, you have to start looking at the bright side of things; this **** could have happened the night before your race, right? Just sayin'.............

[rpaul11]

Dude, you have to start looking at the bright side of things; this **** could have happened the night before your race, right? Just sayin'.............

I hear ya man...I've just had a string of unfortunate incidents over the past 3 years and I've bout had enough

[dbx]

I hear ya man...I've just had a string of unfortunate incidents over the past 3 years and I've bout had enough

Could be old age and balance issues? :D

[rpaul11]

Could be old age and balance issues? :D

only today's issue. Long story man...you don't need to hear it all:)

[dbx]

only today's issue. Long story man...you don't need to hear it all:)

Oh, go ahead....I have time :D

I think? :eek:

[rpaul11]

Oh, go ahead....I have time :D

I think? :eek:

maybe another day

[Bando]

well, I did not run tonight. I was out scouting my new hutning property and got my leg tangled in a vine and tripped. Landed on my bad arm...it is sore, and I'm pissed at myself...so no running :mad:

Sounds like you got a new addiction....

[rpaul11]

Sounds like you got a new addiction....

hunting and fishing have always been my addiction :)

[dbx]

hunting and fishing have always been my addiction :)

He was talking about getting tangled and tripping on vines, stupid! :rolleyes:

[Marius_Ursus]

I hear ya man...I've just had a string of unfortunate incidents over the past 3 years and I've bout had enough

It was bound to happen. I got sick, you know? We can't ever have one of us sick or injured unless the other one comes along for the ride.

[fromfat2fit]

anybody ever have any problems with plantar fasciitis and were you able to just stretch and run through it? my GF is convinced I'm starting to get it..........she has been plagued with it for over a year now.


with two months left before my half, I don't have time to take off and heal up. its either run til I break or not run it. :(

[dbx]

with two months left before my half, I don't have time to take off and heal up. its either run til I break or not run it. :(

Run til' ya break :). I don't recall if it's in this thread or not, but I recall a discussion about this recently. Seems I recall rubbing ice over the area several times per day may not only alleviate it, but in some cases actually make it go away. Maybe someone will else will recall the thread. Sorry.... :(

[fromfat2fit]

Run til' ya break :)

thanks, thats kind of my style anway :)

[dbx]

thanks, thats kind of my style anway :)

Besides, you're only 34....so breaking should be a bit tougher to do :D

Off to run.........

[Marius_Ursus]

I outsmarted (no pun intended) my plantar fasictis by strengthening my plantar fasciae. Walking and running on the balls of my feet plus high-rep bodyweight squats on the balls of my feet strengthened my plantar fasciae to the point that they stopped swelling.

[runner05]

with two months left before my half, I don't have time to take off and heal up. its either run til I break or not run it. :(
6 wks before my last half I injured my IT band... had to take two weeks off from running :eek: It almost killed me mentally, and I was less prepared for the half, but all in all I'm glad I did it 'cuz at least I was able to do the half! :)

Off to run.........

Now I want to run too... :( (yes, jealous)

[rpaul11]

I will run tonight
I will run tonight
I will run tonight
I will run tonight
I will run tonight
I will run tonight
I will run tonight
I will run tonight
I will run tonight

:)

[fromfat2fit]

I outsmarted (no pun intended) my plantar fasictis by strengthening my plantar fasciae. Walking and running on the balls of my feet plus high-rep bodyweight squats on the balls of my feet strengthened my plantar fasciae to the point that they stopped swelling.



good tip, thanks

[fromfat2fit]

Besides, you're only 34....so breaking should be a bit tougher to do :D





I would think. For some reason the left side of my body is giving me fits. Kidney stones from the left kidney only, left hip problems, left knee problems, left shin problems, now left ankle and PF problems. Its like the right side of my body is 24, and the left is 64

[dbx]

Now I want to run too... :( (yes, jealous)

It would have been nice to have company :).

Well, damn it, I ground out 3.9 miles. I just had to have read the time wrong when I thought it took me 37min for 3.2mi a few days back. I did 3.9 in approx 38mins today...and I ran a very moderate pace the first 1.3 lap...and then like an old man the next two. I just decided I was going to get in some distance, so I wasn't trying to push for time.

First, I'm proud to announce that today is my oldest son's 20th B-day, and it also marks 3 full weeks since I quit smoking. That's a record for me. But something weird is happening to me; I've already gained 7 freakin' lbs, and my lungs have felt more restricted since I quit smoking :confused: They just feel tight and like, my breaths are too shallow when running. Can't get enough oxygen. Weird.

One noticeable good benefit though; high rep squats seem easier now. I've been doing 2x20 for a few weeks and been able to add 10# each week...so far. The 7lb weight increase probably helps too though (my strength really goes up/down with as little as 5# weight fluctuations).

Enough! My run is over. I'm looking forward to watching the debate tonight too :)

[rpaul11]

It would have been nice to have company :).

Well, damn it, I ground out 3.9 miles. I just had to have read the time wrong when I thought it took me 37min for 3.2mi a few days back. I did 3.9 in approx 38mins today...and I ran a very moderate pace the first 1.3 lap...and then like an old man the next two. I just decided I was going to get in some distance, so I wasn't trying to push for time.

First, I'm proud to announce that today is my oldest son's 20th B-day, and it also marks 3 full weeks since I quit smoking. That's a record for me. But something weird is happening to me; I've already gained 7 freakin' lbs, and my lungs have felt more restricted since I quit smoking :confused: They just feel tight and like, my breaths are too shallow when running. Can't get enough oxygen. Weird.

One noticeable good benefit though; high rep squats seem easier now. I've been doing 2x20 for a few weeks and been able to add 10# each week...so far. The 7lb weight increase probably helps too though (my strength really goes up/down with as little as 5# weight fluctuations).

Enough! My run is over. I'm looking forward to watching the debate tonight too :)


do you think your weight gain has anything to do with the pound of almonds per day :p

good time on your run BTW. You are doing great. maybe you don't feel like you are getting enough oxygen because you are actually running the full time without having to stop now :)

off topic. saw the Ortho this am and I will be having surgery on my arm on Nov 10

[runner05]

I will run tonight
I will run tonight
I will run tonight
I will run tonight
I will run tonight
I will run tonight
I will run tonight
I will run tonight
I will run tonight
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It would have been nice to have company :).

Well, damn it, I ground out 3.9 miles. I just had to have read the time wrong when I thought it took me 37min for 3.2mi a few days back. I did 3.9 in approx 38mins today...and I ran a very moderate pace the first 1.3 lap...and then like an old man the next two. I just decided I was going to get in some distance, so I wasn't trying to push for time.

First, I'm proud to announce that today is my oldest son's 20th B-day, and it also marks 3 full weeks since I quit smoking. That's a record for me. But something weird is happening to me; I've already gained 7 freakin' lbs, and my lungs have felt more restricted since I quit smoking :confused: They just feel tight and like, my breaths are too shallow when running. Can't get enough oxygen. Weird.

One noticeable good benefit though; high rep squats seem easier now. I've been doing 2x20 for a few weeks and been able to add 10# each week...so far. The 7lb weight increase probably helps too though (my strength really goes up/down with as little as 5# weight fluctuations).

Enough! My run is over. I'm looking forward to watching the debate tonight too :)
Nice run! Wish I could've been there! Keep it up... the 5k is only a short time away? A couple of wks?

Happy bday to your son! :)

Your lungs are trying to adjust to a new life, hun... give 'em time! Unfortunately, the weight gain usually goes along with quitting... :( Use it to your benefit! :)

[runner05]

off topic. saw the Ortho this am and I will be having surgery on my arm on Nov 10

What's wrong w/ the arm? WHat are you having done to it?

[dbx]

do you think your weight gain has anything to do with the pound of almonds per day :p

good time on your run BTW. You are doing great. maybe you don't feel like you are getting enough oxygen because you are actually running the full time without having to stop now :)

off topic. saw the Ortho this am and I will be having surgery on my arm on Nov 10

Yes, on the almonds :). But I haven't really eaten much more than I normally would, where I could have burned it off. It just keeps going up :eek:. Dude, I went and spent an hr walking on the TM last night just to burn some cals :(. Anyway....

And I can't explain the breathing thing much better that I tried. It's like I can't "stretch em' out" like I used to be able to.

OK, what kind of surgery? Arthro I assume? And what exactly did he say is wrong...or is he going to determine that after he goes in?

[rpaul11]

What's wrong w/ the arm? WHat are you having done to it?

about 2 months ago I injured it. My distal biceps tendon is about 80% detached from where it attaches to my forearm. Basically they will go in and re-attach it to the bone. 30 min outpatient surgery.

[rpaul11]

Yes, on the almonds :). But I haven't really eaten much more than I normally would, where I could have burned it off. It just keeps going up :eek:. Dude, I went and spent an hr walking on the TM last night just to burn some cals :(. Anyway....

And I can't explain the breathing thing much better that I tried. It's like I can't "stretch em' out" like I used to be able to.

OK, what kind of surgery? Arthro I assume? And what exactly did he say is wrong...or is he going to determine that after he goes in?

see above post on what exactly is wrong.

asfor the procedure, it is about a 2 inch incision on the forearm. The drill a hole through the bone, suture the tendon, pull the sutures through the hole andtie it off with a titanium button on the back side. 2 weeks in a splint, 10-12 weeks till full use will be allowed.

[runner05]

see above post on what exactly is wrong.

asfor the procedure, it is about a 2 inch incision on the forearm. The drill a hole through the bone, suture the tendon, pull the sutures through the hole andtie it off with a titanium button on the back side. 2 weeks in a splint, 10-12 weeks till full use will be allowed.

Keep moving it though... Don't let it stiffen up... That's usually the biggest issue w/ ortho surgeries. People don't move just 'cuz it hurts. But then... bber's usually like the pain! :D hehe

I'm sure you'll be fine and I'll keep you in my prayers, hun!